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Patent GB-190620789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Pendants for Hanging Lamps.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 20,789. Shaw, E. J. Sept. 19. Gaseliers.- Pendent lamps &c. are supported by a flexible supply connexion e which passes over a single pulley d. The balance weight g is attached, a d j u s tably or not, to the limbe' of the flexible connexion so as to be of the same weight as the lamp. A stop h prevents the lamp from being raised too high. A fingerpiece l carried by a collar k projects over the groove of the pulley to prevent the flexible connexion from accidentally jumping off the groove. The flexible connexion is connected to the fitting b in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190624410-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Change Speed Gear particularly applicable for Motor Cars.
Inventor: PRADEAU CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 24,410. Pradeau, C. W. Nov. 1. Variable-speed gearing.-In a change-speed gear, applicable to motor-cars, a driring-shaft n supports a series of loose wheels g, h, i, k which mesh directly, or through an idler for reversing, with a series of wheels c, d, e, f fast on a driven shaft a. The shaft n is formed with two grooves p, q in which slide keys r, s each carrying a clutch projection x adapted to engage a slot in the boss of one or other of two of the loose wheels. The keys r, s are operated through collars t, u by sliding rods &c. Between the clutch bosses of the wheels g, h i, k are a series of loose rings y slotted to allow passage of the projections x. The keys r, s are clamped in position by a pair of balls 4 thrust apart by a spring 3 inside the shaft into recesses 1 on the undersides of the keys. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 9350, A.D. 1898, No. 11,891, A.D. 1903, No. 21,993, A.D. 1904, and No. 848, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190627134-A (GB)
Title: Automatic, Rain-proof, Covering Device for Tram-car Seats and the like.
Inventor: PARSONS FRANK RICHARD
Filed: 1906-11-29
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 27,134. Parsons, F. R. Nov. 29. Seats.-In tramcar &c. seats of the kind in which a cover is removed upon the seat being occupied and automatically replaced when the seat is vacated, the sides a of the back frame are provided with toothed sectors b gearing with pinions c on a shaft d under the seat, so as to operate wheels g, h gearing with chains carrying- the- -cover n. The chains run in grooves k in the slats of the seat, and metal guards m on the edges of the seat are provided. To ensure the return of the back frame to the upright position, a spring n', Fig. 3, is attached to lug plates q, between two collars o, p on the shaft d, in such a manner that on the rotation of the shaft by a movement of the back, one or other of the lug plates is turned by means of a projection t<1> on the collar. Rotation of the other lug plate is prevented by a depending projection u on a plate v underneath the seat. A free-wheel arrangement may be fitted, so that the back may be brought into the upright position without a corresponding movement of the cover. According to the Provisional Specification, the protecting guard-plate is placed under the seat, and perforated bands of leather, webbing, &c. are employed instead of chains.
Patent GB-190702092-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: WILLIAMS HERBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 2092. Williams, H. E. Jan. 28. Variable-speed gearing ; cranks ; screw-and-nut mechanism.-Relates to variable gearing suitable for motor-vehicles, of the type in which a variablethrow crank is an essential element. Power may be communicated to the driving-shaft A of the gear through either of two gear. elements A<1>, A<2>. The wheel A<1> carries round with it guides A<3> supporting a sliding plate A<4> which carries a crank-pin B of variable throw. The eccentric position of the pin B is regulated by actuating the plate A' along in its guides by means of an eccentric-rod C<2> extending from an eccentric C<1> which may be rotated relatively to the shaft A for changing speed. The pin B is connected through radial links B<2> and cranks B<5> to ratchet-mounted pinions K which drive a central sleeve L continuously in one direction. The sleeve L drives a shaft P in either direction through bevel-gearing and a clutch. The eccentric C<1> is mounted on a spindle C inside the shaft A, and turned relatively thereto while the whole is in motion by the screw-and-nut mechanism shown on the left of Fig. 1, and in Fig. 5. An element G, which may be rotated to change the gear, screws upon a fixed part Z, and engages lugs E<2> projecting through slots in the part Z from a non-rotating but slidable two-part member E. The member E encloses a rotatable nut D which has webs D<3> extending through slots in the shaft A to a central portion which screws on a rapid thread on the shaft C. Turning the element G slides the nut D longitudinally, and effects the required relative motion of the spindle C and shaft A.
Patent GB-190704662-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Apparatus for Causing Sludge to be Conveyed from the Source of Origin to any desired Place of Deposit
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 4662. Jackson, T., [trading as Jackson Bros.]. Feb. 26. Refuse, treating.-Refuse is drawn from a source of origin or supply through a pipe c into a casing a by means of a steam blast entering through an adjustable pipe g. It is passed through a cone d to an outlet m, connected with suitable beds or storage tanks.. Specification No. 10,137, A.D. 1885, [Abridgment Class Closets &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190704700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Walking Sticks & Umbrellas.
Inventor: BECH FRANZ
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 4700. Bech, F. Feb. 26. Umbrellas and walking-sticks combined; ferrules or tips.-The frame and cover of an umbrella are carried inside the hollow stick 2, but may be withdrawn, after unscrewing the handle 4, when it is desired to use the arrangement as an umbrella. The stick 8 which carries the frame of the umbrella is then screwed into the end of the stick 2, and the umbrella is extended by any known method. In the method shown in Fig. 2, the sleeve 9, which carries the top-notch, is moved upwards on the stick 8 and is held in position by a catch on the stick, the ring 7, to which the stretchers 6 are attached, being fixed to the stick. A stud above the catch prevents the umbrella, when open, from being pushed off the stick 8. When the arrangement is used as a walking-stick, a ferrule is secured to the stick end by a screwed stud. Instead of detaching the umbrella stick and frame from the stick 2, the umbrella cover may be folded round the stick as in an ordinary umbrella. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 12,629, A.D. 1893.]
Patent GB-190706964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 6964. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. March 22. Spring wheels. - In wheels of the type comprising independent rigid tread-members guided between the rim flanges and supported on springs, the springs of adjacent members are connected to a lever, so that each member is supported by the springs of two. Helical springs h, Fig. 3, are fitted around telescopic tubes j supported by the members e and by the lever i pivoted to the rim. Pneumatic or rubber buffers may be employed in combination. The flanges c, d, Fig. 2, of the rim b are formed with grooves, and one is wholly or partly detachable. The tread - members are of D-section and may be of spring steel, faced with rubber, fitted with a rubber tyre, covered with a leather or canvas casing, or formed with flanges to be used on rails.
Patent GB-190706966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Current Dynamo-electric Machines provided with Auxiliary Poles
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 6966. Allgremeine Elektricitõts-Ges. March 29,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distortion of field, preventing.-The windings of auxiliary poles a, Fig. 2, are spread out and rest upon the pole-tips of the main field poles b for the purpose of neutralizing the armature crossmagnetization.
Patent GB-190707602-A (GB)
Title: A Non-skidding Device for the Wheels of Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WEDDERBURN JABEZ WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1908-03-30
Abstract: 7602. Wedderburn, J. W. March 30. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic &c.-To prevent skidding, bristles of bass or cane are combined with the tread of an elastic tyre by fitting tufts of such bristles in recesses in the tread, or by forming the bristles on a wire &c. core which is fitted in a groove or between the twin tyres b, Fig. 4 ; or as shown in Fig. 2, the tyre may be formed of alternate blocks of rubber b and bristles a. In all cases, the bristles project slightly beyond the outer surface of the tyre proper.
Patent GB-190709229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Separating Vapour from the Material from which it is Generated.
Inventor: HILL CHARLES RIVERS
Filed: 1907-04-20
Granted: 1908-04-21
Abstract: 9229. Hill, C. R. April 20. Distilling liquids.-In order to facilitate the escape of essence vapours when the material to be extracted has become sodden, perforated tubes are thrust into the mass. The tubes i may be secured to an upper or lower tube-plate j or h or may be thrust individually into the mass as at m, Fig. 3. The tubes may be made of wire-gauze.
Patent GB-190712018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Collecting and Allaying Dust Raised by Road Vehicles.
Inventor: VERNUM WALTER
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 12,018. Vernum, W. May 23. Scrubbers and washers.-Apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 17,305, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.], for collecting the dust raised by road vehicles, is provided with brushing-appliances to cleanse the rotary screens and also to distribute the moistening- liquid over them and prevent leakage of dust through the apparatus, and the series of revolving screens is arranged in combioation with a worm conveyer. The revolving screens e are mounted on the shaft d in an extension of the fan chamber. Moistening- liquid, preferably petroleum, is supplied from a tank, in quantities regulated by mechanism controlled by the driver, to the pipes j<1> and thence drips on to stationary brushes k which spread it on to the revolving screens. The screens are cleansed by revolving brushes f which enter the interstices and remove the moistened adherent matter into the path of stationary brushes g, which deliver it to the worm conveyer h<1> to be deposited on the road surface through the outlet h<2> or a similar outlet in the end wall of the conveyer chamber. The outlet may be fitted with a suitable closing door. Revolving brushes p, carried by arms fixed on the shaft d, sweep the inner periphery of the filtering-chamber and prevent leakage of dust at these points, while stationary brushes m, n, which may have flexible backings, sweep the peripheries of the revolving screens and worm conveyer respectively. The end screen e<7> is cleansed by a revolving brush p<2>. The brushes f, which are rotated by contact with the screens, are preferably made in sections, so that each portion can rotate at a speed corresponding to its position on the surface of the screen. The upper half of the casing a<2> is removable to provide ready access to the working parts of the apparatus. The conveyer and the fan are driven from the shaft d respectively by direct chain gearing q<1> and by other chain gearing g' operating a bevel shaft. The fan casing may be provided with two fans working in separate chambers and communicating with a common filtering-chamber.
Patent GB-190712647-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clutch applicable as a Variable Speed Device for Automobiles and other Mechanism.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1907-05-31
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 12,647. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Quillet, F. E.]. May 31. Clutches.-In plate friction clutches for automobile and other mechanism, a casing 2 secured to the driving-shaft 1 carries plates 4 which are adapted to be gripped between plates 10 engaging right and left handed threads 8, 9 on a sleeve 7 loose on the driven sbaft 6. Secured to the shaft 6 are keys 12 which engage slots 13 in the sleeve 7 and loosely engage the plates 10. The sleeve 7 is rotated to engage the clutch by pins 23, 24, carried in a movable sleeve 20, engaging slots 18, 19 in a sleeve 17 secured to the sleeve 7. Springs 26 connect the plates 10 with the keys 12 to prevent shocks in starting. The clutch may be allowed to slip to decrease the speed. The device is enclosed in an oil casing.
Patent GB-190726194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: PRIOR JAMES DAMREL
Filed: 1907-11-27
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 26,194. Prior, J. D. Nov. 27. Ventilators.-Relates to means for securing wall and chimneybreast ventilators in position. A screw c, passing through a crossbar a<2> of the frame a, works in a transverse bar d outside the wall b and secures the frame to the wall &c. In a modification, the cross-bar a<2>, Fig. 3, is vertical, and the stop-bar e<2> of the ventilator flap e works in its slotted end. A lip screwed to the frame serves as a bearing for the lower edge of the valve, and ears e<3> prevent lateral motion ; or the ears may be hooked to engage with lugs on the frame.
Patent GB-190800970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time, Date, and like Registering Machines.
Inventor: STOCKALL JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-15
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 970. Stockall, J. J. Jan. 15. Tim e - checking apparatus for workmen. Means are provided for printing distinctive marks on the time-cards in special circumstances. The invention is shown in connexion with the time-printing mechanism described in Specification No. 16,790, A.D. 1906. Interposed between the day types of the daywheel q, which is actuated as described in Specification No. 24,702, A.D. 1902, are star or day-andstar or like types, this second type for each day being brought into printing position when a wheel 8 attached to the day-wheel is engaged by a pawl 7 attached to a pawl 5 and pivoted at 6. The latter pawl is allowed to drop so as to set the required type by notches 4 on a disk 3 driven from the minute spindle c, the pawls 5, 7 being normally held up by a projection 9 on the latter extending over and engaging the hour-justifying pawl j. Instead of driving the day-wheel from the card stop, a toothed sector 13, Fig. 4, may be employed in place of the pawl 7, an attached pawl 15 being adapted to engage stepped notches 16, as shown, in the timing cam 3, thus permitting the times of late comers to be registered in series, such as 5, 10, 15, &c. minutes late. A separate series of steps may be employed for late times, operating a wheel with extending type so as to print only the distinctive mark. A controlling-device for the special typesetting pawl 7 may be operated from the cardsheath traversing - mechanism for bringing the columns on the time card opposite the type. The spindle 6, to which the setting pawl 7 is attached, has an arm 17, Fig. 3, to engage the notched arm 18 on the card-adjusting lever w, so that unless a notch 19 is presented to the arm 17, no special mark is printed.
Patent GB-190804253-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Case or Holder for Soap in Stick Form.
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 4253. Gibbs, D. & W., and Collins, W. R. Feb. 25. Shaving-appliances.-Relates to holders for shaving - soap comprising an outer case b, Fig. 2, and a socket a, Fig. 5, having a hole in the base covered by a loose plate a<3>, and consists in providing the socket with an enlarged foot a<2> for greater stability.
Patent GB-190804695-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening for Tubes, Pipes, Rods and the like.
Inventor: RAWLINGS JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 4695. Rawlings, J. J. March 2. Holdfasts.-A device for attaching pipes, tubes, &c. to walls &c. consists of a metal band which can be wrapped round the tube &c, aud is secured by passing a tongue B at one end through a slot C in the other as shown in Fig. 3. The band is provided with a countersunk hole A to receive the head of the attaching screw, which when in position is covered by the tube &c. Various forms are described in which slots or holes are cut in the band to weaken it and allow it to bend easily, and in which two or more tongues B and slots C are provided. In Fig. 7, the device is shown as formed from flat wire, and as secured by a staple A. Or loops may be made in the wire to receive attaching - screws, as shown in Fig. 16, which shows a construction with double tongue aud slot. In the construction shown in Fig. 8, the device is secured to the wall by a staple D. In this arrangement the staple is S-shaped and can be inserted into the device after the tube has been placed in position. In another form, the device is attached by hooks either singly or in pairs.
Patent GB-190810046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Bringing Charges into Position to be Taken Up by Apparatus for Charging Furnaces.
Inventor: HEAD BENJAMIN WRIGHTON
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 10,046. Head, B. W. May 8. Loading and unloading.-In charging openhearth furnaces by machines such as those described in Specification No. 19,814, A.D. 1907, transverse branch rails are arranged between the main track and the furnace so that the charges may be brought near the arm of the machine. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the trucks 1 on a main track 2 are stopped opposite transverse rails 4, and the charge is transferred to boxes 6 on a trolly 3. In a modification, a trolly 3, Fig. 2, mounted on rails 4 in a recess in the ground, is provided with a pair of rails 5, which are at the level of and in line with the rails of the main track when the trolly is in the position shown in dotted lines. The trucks are run from the main track on to the rails 5 and the trolly is moved forwards. An additional pair of rails 7 may be provided so as to form a continuation of the main track when the truck is in its forward position. Specifications No. 7799, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Railways &c.], No. 18,264, A.D. 1895, No. 19,287. A.D. 1899, and No. 12,804, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190810613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Fittings of Inverted Incandescent Gas and other Lamps of Burners.
Inventor: WEBBER JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-05-15
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 10,613. Webber, J. May 15. Incandescent gas lamps; globes; chimneys.-An annular frame or gallery a is provided, which is attached by bayonet-joints to the burner fittings, and itself supports a globe and a mantle or chimney. The ring a is held in the ring e by the lugs b or the globe-holding screws i resting in the bayonet-slots g. The lugs c on the ring a have turned - up edges f, and together from another bayonet-joint for the support of the mantle or chimney by means of projections shown in Fig. 3 as resting on the lugs c. The mantle may be attached directly to the burner h, and in some cases the globe may be carried by the inner lugs c of the gallery a.
Patent GB-190814872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: CLARKE-LENS BERNARD
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 14,872. Lens, B. Clarke-. July 14. Tyres, pneumatic.-A protecting device for pneumatic tyres is built up of metal pieces M, continuous or otherwise and shaped as shown to leave a gap at the tread in which is fitted a metal belt, which also may be contiuuous or in overlapping sections. A rib K of rubber or the like fits between the adjacent edges of the members M, and, to prevent the inner tube from being nipped, the rib K rests on a band N of closely zigzagged wire. Leather or like packing L is fitted as shown. The belt is bound on the top by elastic webbing, ramie or cotton canvas, cloth, &c. D, and the complete protector is bound by grease-proof cloth E or the like.
Patent GB-190815488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stentering Machines.
Inventor: SIMPSON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 15,488. Simpson, A. E., Nuttall, J., and Whitley, A. A. July 21. Stretching a n d tentering. -In tentering-machines of the type described in Specification No. 17,948, A.D. 1901, a gear is provided for driving one of the chain-wheels at its normal speed and at a retarded or accelerated speed when required for straightening the fabric, the gear being such that there are no wearing parts of the retarding &c. portions in motion relative to one another except when the gear is in use to straighten the fabric. The chain-wheel A is fixed to an internally toothed wheel B mounted loosely on a shaft C, on which is fixed a driving- disk D with an attached casing E, the disk D carrying a pinion F gearing with the wheel B. Formed with or attached to the pinion is a worm-wheel G gearing with a worm H mounted on a cross-spindle. A bevel-wheel J, formed with or secured to the worm, gears with bevel-wheels K, L, of which the former is loosely mounted on the shaft C and the latter is loosely mounted on the extended sleeve k of the bevel-wheel K. By rotating the worm H through one or other of the bevel-wheels K, L while the shaft C is rotating, a variable motion is given to the chain-wheel A. For this purpose, each bevel-wbeel is furnished with a brake pulley and strap for retarding its motion, and the pulleys may be locked together by spring stops m when it is desired to run the chain-wheel at normal speed. For convenience in applying the brakes, each brake strap k<2>, l<2> is connected at one end to a pin p carried in an inclined slot in the bracket P, the other ends being connected by a pin n<2> to one arm of a lever N, so that by moving the lever N in either direction one strap may be tightened and the other slackened. An externally toothed wheel may be used instead of the wheel B.
Patent GB-190815829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway and Tramway Points and Switches.
Inventor: MACDONALD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-07-25
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 15,829. MacDonald, A. July 25. Points and switches. - Railway and tramway points are operated or held by means of a single spring, or by the combination of two springs which act directly upon the inner side of the free end of the tongues, suitable means such as a foot-lever being used to hold the springs out of action when desired. The springs may be made of one, two, or more leaves, the fixed end being attached by bolts to the stock rail or by spikes or bolts to the nearest sleeper. The arrangement shown in Fig. 2 is particularly adapted for use in runaway sidings on inclines or similar situations in which it is necessary for the points to be held in position for the siding while permitting vehicles to trail through on the main line. The points can be held over in opposition to the spring A by the foot-lever E. Fig. 3 shows a double spring arrangement in which the spring A<1> is sufficiently strong to pull the points over against the action of the spring A. Normally the spring A' is held out of action by the footlever E, which is retained in its depressed position by a catch D.
Patent GB-190816656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Regulating Devices
Inventor: BIRCH EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-07
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 16,656. Birch, E., and Luger, R. Aug. 7. Fluids, regulating volume of flow of.- A gas - regulating device comprises a ball C, Fig. 2, situated within a chamber formed of two parts A, B screwed together and, having upper and lower seatings for the ball, the seatings having notches a<3>, b<3> for the passage of gas. The ball is lifted to the upper seating when a certain pressure is exceeded, the notches being such that the same amount of gas passes in either position for all variations in the supply pressure: The upper seating may be dispensed with, the cover of the device being then arranged as a top stop for the ball.